Connected drive/BMW connected app work for anyone??

[autoxautox]

It used to work sometimes for me. I could honk the horn, flash the lights and send destinations every once in a while but now it never works. I have "service" until 2025 but what good is it??

I'm out of warranty so I can't fight the car side without shelling dollars but anyone have any luck resetting the car phone so it gets to the web again or should I just forget about this junky gimmick?

[texsn95]

Nope doesn't work for me either. I got the car added to the connected account, and it shows up on my phone, but I can't do any of the functions as you mentioned.

[Noggie]

My subscription was expired.
Cars usually come with a 3 year included subscription when new.

Renewed it at an annual fee of about 150 euros for the connected plus pack.
Works fine for me.

[texsn95]

I thought the things like flash lights and horn didn't require a subscription?

[Noggie]

You need an active subscription for remote services for lights, horn, lock and ventilation to work.

I went for the traffic information and map update pack as well.

Need to log in to bmw connected drive website and see what you have active and what is available for your car.

[texsn95]

Yeah mine says that. Emailing them did no good so I guess I have to call them.

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REMOTE SERVICES
Remote Services allow you to interact with your vehicle, even when you are away from it. Available subscription periods may differ by model.


This service has been subscribed to your BMW "D593495" until 01/07/2024.

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Description
Remote Services include Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Lock and Unlock, Sound Horn, Flash Lights, check driving range, and access the BMW Connected app on an iOS or Android device.

With these feature you have following benefits:

You can now lock and unlock the vehicle with the BMW Connected App or the BMW Call Center
BMW Assist™ can help police locate your vehicle if it is ever stolen
The BMW Connected app provides you numerous features for interacting with your BMW even when you are not near it